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Author Freia Hooper Bradford will be at the Florence Public Library at 2 p.m. March 15. (Special to the Daily Record)

Author to host program March 15 at Florence library

Author Freia Hooper Bradford will be at the Florence Public Library at 2 p.m. March 15. Join her for an afternoon traveling the long road to publication.

"There is a writer in all of us with stories to tell, whether they be fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, or poetry," Bradford said.

Bradford's journey actually started when she was a child.

"Be careful what you wish for when you are a kid with big dreams," she said.

Along the way, Bradford experienced discouraging pitfalls, as well as success, experiences that will make you laugh, and those times when only the most stubborn, determined writer will knock their head against the wall until something gives. Part of her writing career has sent her to all sorts of exciting places, meeting famous people, and flying to "stories."

Want to write, get published, simply write for fun, or find out what the authors of books you read actually experience? Come share the laughter, disappointments, successes and the strange way that created Bradford's latest novel, "Drought."

For more information, call 784- 4649, ext. 3.

Sangre de Cristo Hospice to host Volunteer Open House

The community is invited to join the staff and volunteers with Sangre de Cristo Hospice for their Volunteer Open House on March 15 at 601 Greenwood Ave. Volunteers will be there from 2 to 4 p.m. to meet with anyone interested in becoming a volunteer. They will discuss the rewards of being a volunteer, what it means to be a hospice volunteer, and to answer any question one might have.

No experience is necessary. All that is required is compassion and the desire to make a positive difference for others in their time of need. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, call Michaelene at (719) 275-1261.

Florence schools invite local businesses to educational workshop

Area businesses are invited to attend a developmental workshop for the RE-2 Business Education Alliance on March 22 at the Florence High School Auditorium, 2006 Colo. 67. There will be two 1 ½ -hour sessions: 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

"There will be a brief introductory presentation, followed by open discussion," said Andy Fieth, Florence Middle School Principal and event co-organizer. "What we would like to find out from local employers, is how we can prepare FHS graduates for a successful career in area businesses."

Businesses will learn about current Colorado graduation guidelines and potential pathways that could be implemented locally, such as Capstone Project and Industry Certification. Representatives from Colorado Workforce and other employment agencies will be on hand for the discussion.

Brian Schipper, Florence High School Principal and event co-organizer, stated "Currently, almost fifty percent of high school graduates are not attending college. They are directly entering the workforce. We need to determine what skills our students will need to succeed in these jobs with local businesses." The intent is to start preparing students at both the middle and high school levels. To help achieve this, all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. "We are seeking input from a variety of employers ranging anywhere from an office that staffs two or three employees to the largest industry," added Schipper.

The information that is gathered at this workshop will be used to evaluate student success potential and to determine the need for revision of the RE-2 School District graduation guidelines. Resulting changes will begin with the eighth grade class during the 2016-17 school year (or the graduating class of 2021).

"Looking towards the future and this graduating class of 2021, we hope to adopt and implement a coherent set of policies that will prepare all students for, not only for a pathway to college, if that is what they choose, but also a pathway to a career that might not include higher education," said Schipper.

For more information about the Educational Summit, contact Andy Fieth at the Florence Middle School at (719) 784-4856 or email afieth@re-2.org or Brian D. Schipper at Florence High School at (719) 784-6414 or email bschipper@re-2.org.

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